Odessa
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Local offices in Odessa
We found these on official websites. Call before you go, since hours and places can change.
Utilities · City office
Odessa Utility Billing
228 S 2nd Street, Odessa, MO 64076
Help here
- Utility service and billsApply for city electric, water, trash, or wastewater service, pay a bill, or ask about a utility account.Apply online
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on cityofodessamo.com
Older adults · Regional office
Odessa Senior Center
4266 Hwy 131, Odessa, MO 64076
Help here
- Meals and senior center servicesOlder adults can get meals, join activities, and ask about rides and other senior services.
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on goaging.org
Library · Regional office
Trails Regional Library, Odessa Branch
107 W Mason, Odessa, MO 64076
Help here
- Library servicesUse the library’s books, public computers, printing, and meeting room.
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on trailslibrary.org
Local office · City office
Odessa City Hall
228 S 2nd Street, Odessa, MO 64076
Help here
- City services and informationVisit or call City Hall for help reaching city departments and getting information about city services.
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on cityofodessamo.com
City of Odessa, Missouri website
Checked on October 9, 2026
Food near you
Food pantries and free meals, closest to the center of Odessa first. Hours change, so call first when you can.
Food pantry
Corinthian MBC of Jesus Christ Food Pantry
Corinthian MBC of Jesus Christ
29 miles from the center of Odessa6841 Sni-A-Bar Road, Kansas City, MO 64129
Hours
- Wed11 AM to 1 PM
Listed on cmbcjc.com, checked on October 9, 2026
Food pantry
Covenant Presbyterian Church Food Pantry
Covenant Presbyterian Church
31 miles from the center of Odessa5931 Swope Parkway, Kansas City, MO 64130
Hours
- Tue10 AM to 12 PM
- Thu10 AM to 12 PM
Who can come: Local residents
What to bring: No ID or residency requirements.
Listed on covenantpreskc.com, checked on October 9, 2026
Free meals
Unity Southeast Kansas City Community Meal
Unity Southeast Kansas City
31 miles from the center of Odessa3421 E. Meyer Blvd., Kansas City, MO 64123
Hours
- Sun12 PM to 1 PM (1st of the month)
Who can come: Everyone welcome
Listed on unitysoutheastinkc.org, checked on October 9, 2026
Food pantry
Unity Southeast Kansas City Community Pantry
Unity Southeast Kansas City
31 miles from the center of Odessa3421 E. Meyer Blvd., Kansas City, MO 64123
Hours
- Sun10:30 AM to 12 PM
Who can come: People in the community
Listed on unitysoutheastinkc.org, checked on October 9, 2026
Food pantry
Seton Center Food Pantry
Seton Center
32 miles from the center of Odessa2816 East 23rd Street, Kansas City, MO 64127
Hours
- Mon9 AM to 11:30 AM; 1 PM to 3:30 PM
- Wed9 AM to 11:30 AM; 1 PM to 3:30 PM
- Fri9 AM to 11:30 AM; 1 PM to 3:30 PM
Who can come: People in ZIP codes 64126, 64127, 64128, 64129, 64130, 64109, and parts of 64108; people outside the area may use the pantry up to three times a year.
What to bring: Household income must be at or below 185% of the federal poverty guidelines.
Listed on setonkc.org, checked on October 9, 2026
Food pantry
St. James United Methodist Church Food Pantry
St. James United Methodist Church
32 miles from the center of Odessa5540 Wayne Ave., Kansas City, MO 64110
Hours
- Wed4 PM to 5:30 PM (2nd and 4th of the month)
Listed on sjumckc.org, checked on October 9, 2026
Nonprofits that serve Odessa
Each one serves this area. Call before you go, since services and hours change.
Food bank
Food banks supply the food pantries and meal sites near you. Call or check the website to find one close by.
Nonprofit
Harvesters - The Community Food Network
3801 Topping Avenue, Kansas City, MO 64129
Listed on feedingamerica.org, checked on October 10, 2026
Free legal help
Free help with civil legal problems, like eviction, benefits and family law, for people with low incomes. Funded by the Legal Services Corporation.
Nonprofit
Legal Aid of Western Missouri
Listed on lsc.gov, checked on October 10, 2026
Community action
Local nonprofits that help people with low incomes. Many help with energy bills, rent, jobs and taxes. Call to ask what they offer now.
Nonprofit
Missouri Valley Community Action Agency (MVCAA)
1415 S Odell Ave, Marshall, MO 65340-3144
Listed on nascsp.org, checked on October 9, 2026
Offices for all of Lafayette County
Odessa is in Lafayette County. These county and state offices serve people there too.
State office
Missouri Family Support Division, Lafayette County
736 S Business Highway 13, Lexington, MO 64067
Help here
- Family benefitsApply for food assistance, temporary cash assistance, and MO HealthNet through the Family Support Division.Apply onlineRead more
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on dss.mo.gov
Human services · Regional office
United Way of Greater Kansas City 211
Help here
- Community resource referralsCall 211 to get free, confidential help finding local services and support.
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on 211kc.org
Public health · County office
Lafayette County Health Department
547 S Business Highway 13, Lexington, MO 64067
Help here
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on lafayettecountyhealth.org
Older adults · Regional office
Care Connection for Aging Services, District III Area Agency on Aging
106 W Young Street, Warrensburg, MO 64093
Help here
- Aging servicesOlder adults can ask about meals, transportation, in-home support, and other local aging services.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on goaging.org
State office
Lexington License Office
1016 Main Street, Lexington, MO 64067
Help here
- Driver and motor vehicle licensingVisit the license office for driver license and motor vehicle transactions.
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on dor.mo.gov
Library · Regional office
Trails Regional Library
Help here
- Library servicesResidents can use the regional library system for books, public computers, printing, and other library services.Read more
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on trailslibrary.org
Missouri programs by kind of help
These are run by Missouri and work the same everywhere in the state. Each page lists the programs and how to apply.
- FoodFood benefits, WIC, school meals and food banks.
- HousingRent help, shelter, and help with heat and power bills.
- HealthHealth coverage, Medicare, mental health care and help with drug costs.
- MoneyCash help, disability, retirement and veterans payments, and tax help.
- CareChild care, help for older adults and disability support.
- EducationHelp paying for college and training, and free preschool.
- WorkJobs, unemployment, and the IDs and papers you need for work.
- Legal helpFree legal help with eviction, family law, benefits and more.
- SafetyHelp with abuse at home, a safe place to stay, and crisis lines.
Checked on October 8, 2026
Federal help anyone can use
These come from the federal government, so they work the same in every state.
- Supplemental Security Income (SSI)
Social Security Administration. Monthly payments for people with little income and few resources who are 65 or older, blind, or have a disability, including children.
Call 1-800-772-1213 - Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI)
Social Security Administration. Monthly payments for people who worked and paid Social Security taxes and now cannot work because of a disability that will last a long time.
Call 1-800-772-1213 - Social Security retirement benefits
Social Security Administration. Monthly payments for people who worked and paid Social Security taxes, starting as early as 62. Spouses and widows may also get benefits.
Call 1-800-772-1213 - Medicare
Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services. Health insurance for people 65 or older and for some younger people with a disability or kidney failure.
Call 1-800-633-4227 - Extra Help with Medicare drug costs
Social Security Administration. Help paying for Medicare prescription drug plans for people with limited income and resources.
Call 1-800-772-1213 - VA health care
U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs. Health care at VA clinics and hospitals for veterans who served in the active military and did not get a dishonorable discharge.
Call 1-877-222-8387 - VA disability compensation and benefits
U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs. Monthly payments for veterans with an illness or injury caused or made worse by military service, plus education, home loan and other benefits.
Call 1-800-827-1000 - FAFSA, the federal student aid form
U.S. Department of Education. One free form that opens federal grants, work-study and loans for college or trade school. Many states and schools use it for their own aid too.
Call 1-800-433-3243 - Federal Pell Grant
U.S. Department of Education. Money for college or trade school that usually does not have to be paid back, for students with financial need.
Call 1-800-433-3243 - HealthCare.gov
Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services. The federal marketplace for health insurance plans. Many people can get lower monthly costs based on their income.
Call 1-800-318-2596 - Lifeline phone and internet discount
Federal Communications Commission. A monthly discount on phone or internet service for households with low income or who get benefits like SNAP, Medicaid or SSI.
Call 1-800-234-9473 - Head Start and Early Head Start
U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. Free preschool, child care and family support for young children from birth to age 5 in families with low income, run by local programs.
Call 1-866-763-6481 - IRS Free File
Internal Revenue Service. File your federal tax return online for free with tax software offered through the IRS, if your income is under the year's limit.
- VITA and TCE free tax help
Internal Revenue Service. IRS-certified volunteers prepare and file your taxes for free, in person, for people with low or moderate income, older adults and people with disabilities.
Call 1-800-906-9887 - Earned Income Tax Credit (EITC)
Internal Revenue Service. A federal tax credit for people who work and earn low to moderate income. It can mean a bigger refund, even if you owe no tax.
Call 1-800-829-1040 - Housing Choice Vouchers (Section 8)
U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development. Help paying rent in a home you choose, for families with very low income, older adults and people with disabilities. Local housing authorities run it, and many have waiting lists.
- Replace a Social Security card
Social Security Administration. Get a free replacement Social Security card if yours was lost, stolen or damaged. Many people can ask online.
Call 1-800-772-1213 - FEMA disaster assistance
Federal Emergency Management Agency. Help with a place to stay, repairs and other needs after a disaster the President has declared in your area.
Call 1-800-621-3362
Checked on October 9, 2026
Talk to a person
- Missouri 211
Free help finding food, housing, bills and more near you.
Call 800-427-4626 - 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline
Call or text 988 if you are in crisis or worried about someone. Any time.
Call 988Text 988